Cheesecloth is a loosewoven cotton cloth used in cheese making, such as to press cheese curds for poutine. Cheesecloth is also used in straining stocks and custards, bundling herbs, making tofu, and thickening yogurt.

Cheesecloth is available in at least seven different grades,from open to extra-fine weave. Grades are distinguished by the number of threads per inch in each direction.

Grade vertical x horizontal threads per inch
#10   20 x 12
#40   24 x 20
#50   28 x 24
#60   32 x 28
#90   44 x 36